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Northern Area Plan 2016
Moyle District: Ballycastle Local Landscape Policy Areas

Any proposals for development within these areas will be considered within the terms of Policy ENV2 in Volume 1 of the Plan. Where an additional degree of control is considered necessary, this is specified.
Designation BEL 01 Tow Valley Lower LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No 5/01 a – Ballycastle and Map No. 5/01 b – Ballycastle Town Centre.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. The wooded slopes and open recreational grounds of the lower Tow valley contribute greatly to the quality of the setting of Ballycastle. The wooded mound of Dun-a-Mallaght motte is a landmark feature within this area.
The landscape quality of this area needs to be respected, therefore no development is acceptable other than modest scale, appropriately designed buildings essential to the effective functioning of the recreational land.
Designation BEL 02 Glenshesk LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5 – Moyle District and Map No. 5/01a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. The sloping banks of the Glenshesk River define the south eastern approaches to Ballycastle.
This area is within the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB where no further development is appropriate other than that demonstrated to be essential for agricultural purposes.
Designation BEL 03 Carey River LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5 – Moyle District and Map No. 5/01a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. The open land south of the Carey River is important to the setting of Ballycastle.
This area is within the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB and contains the Arcavalley and Corey Valley designated Site of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCI). No further development is appropriate other than that demonstrated to be essential for agricultural purposes.
Designation BEL 04 Coast and Links LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5 – Moyle District and Map No. 5/01a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This area is of exceptional landscape quality and exceedingly prominent whether in the views eastward out of the town towards Fair Head, or westwards towards the town from the Coast Road approach.
  2. This area contains the substantial ruins of Bonamargy Friary, which is a monument in state ownership, the golf links on the dunes south of Ballycastle Strand and the rocky cliff backed coastline beyond.

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Due to the exceptional visual quality and sensitivity of this area within the Antrim Coasts and Glens AONB and Ballycastle Beach designated Site of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCI), no further development will be acceptable.
Any replacement buildings, including dwellings, shall not increase the volume or height of the existing building or dwelling by more than 15%.
Designation BEL 05 Drumavoley House LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5/01 a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This LLPA incorporates the well-wooded grounds around a large detached house.
While this is zoned as an urban capacity housing site, the maximum retention and protection of the existing woodland and related habitat will be required.
Designation BEL 06 Tow Valley Upper LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5 – Moyle District and Map No. 5/01a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. The open meadows and lower valley slopes of the Upper Tow valley, are of great landscape value in defining the setting of Ballycastle. The views from Moyarget Road towards the town and towards the north western slopes of Knocklayde mountain are particularly significant and worthy of protection.
In this LLPA within the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB, no further development will be acceptable, other than that demonstrated to be essential for agricultural purposes.
Designation BEL 07 Ramoan LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5/01 a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This area includes substantial groups and belts of deciduous trees, which greatly enhance the eastern approaches to Ballycastle. These tree groups are worthy of protection and retention.
In this LLPA within the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB, no further development will be acceptable, other than that demonstrated to be essential for agricultural purposes.
Designation BEL 08 Romoan LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5 – Moyle District and Map No. 5/01a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This area of parkland, associated with the former large residence at Clare Park, is almost unique on the North Coast, where the land immediately behind the bold cliffs west of Ballycastle incorporate significant tree groups.
This area within the Causeway Coast AONB will continue to be protected from all inappropriate development. It will be an essential planning requirement that the landscape integrity of this area is fully respected.
Designation BEL 09 Marconi Memorial LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5/01 a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This dramatic area of shoreline backed by cliffs within the Causeway Coast AONB incorporates Ballycastle Coast designated Site of Local Nature Conservation Importance (SLNCI).
This LLPA will be protected from all development other than that required for essential public services that cannot be located elsewhere.
Designation BEL 10 Ballycastle Seafront LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5/01 a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This area of centrally located open space on the seafront, owned and maintained by Moyle District Council, provides valuable formal and informal recreational space.
Only modest scale development enhancing its recreational use will be acceptable.
Designation BEL 11 Fairhead View LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5/01 a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This LLPA incorporates an extensive tree belt around the perimeter dominated by large deciduous trees.
It has development potential for one large or two modest infill dwellings, provided it can be demonstrated that the integrity of the woodland will be maintained.
Designation BEL 12 Ballycastle High School and St. Patrick's and St. Bridget's Church LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5/01 a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This large area in the centre of Ballycastle incorporates a very prominent listed building (St Patrick’s and St. Bridget’s Church), the buildings of Ballycastle High School, and their related grounds which includes significant tree groups.
Any further extensions of the existing buildings should be consistent with their character and provide for the maximum retention of the existing groups of trees.
Designation BEL 13 Ballycastle Presbyterian Church LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5/01 a – Ballycastle.
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. This distinctive Listed Building and its associated grounds and grave yard includes significant numbers of deciduous trees.
This is a considerable visual asset alongside the town’s main approach and will be protected from all inappropriate development.
Designation BEL 14 O’Connor Memorial LLPA
A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 5/01 a – Ballycastle and Map No. 5/01 b – Ballycastle Town Centre
Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below.
  1. The tree framed Listed Building of Holy Trinity Church, set behind The Diamond, provides a high quality visual focus in the heart of the town.
Any alterations to this centrepiece of the Conservation Area will be required to be particularly sensitive to its visual quality.
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